Updates

New Visitor Requirements

Beginning September 27, GW will require visitors to campus to follow new protocol.

Additional COVID-19 Guidance for Faculty Now that Classes are Underway

This memorandum provides faculty with some basic COVID-19 guidance.

Updated COVID-19 Protocol: Increased Testing Frequency and Post-Travel Testing

GW's Medical Advisory Group continually monitors and evaluates the latest data about COVID-19 transmission in our community, as well as local and national public health guidance.

COVID-19 Testing after Travel Outside of the DMV Region

If you are planning to travel outside of the District, Maryland or Virginia, please be aware of testing and quarantine requirements and recommendations.

Holiday Closures for GW COVID-19 Testing Centers

The GW COVID-19 testing centers at the Foggy Bottom Campus will be closed on Friday and Monday, Sept. 3 and 6.

Update on Facilities

As we welcome students, faculty, and staff to our campuses, I write to provide you with an important update on our continued efforts to ensure that all GW buildings are safe to occupy.

Returning to Campus in Light of the Delta Variant

GW public health experts provide guidance on the COVID-19 Delta variant as GW students, faculty and staff return to in-person learning and working.

Important Information about COVID-19 Testing: New Test Site; Updated Fall Hours

This message provides information on testing locations and hours, campus access and additional resources.

Student Move-in Begins Aug. 16 & Other Back-to-School Updates

Starting Monday, Aug. 16 our campus will get a lot busier as we start to welcome two cohorts of new undergraduate, graduate, and professional students.

Important Update: New D.C. Travel Guidelines Will Impact Your Arrival to GW

D.C. Mayor Bowser announced new travel guidance for unvaccinated individuals traveling to the District from outside of D.C., Maryland and Virginia.  

Onward: GW’s Fall Operating Plan

As we approach fall semester, our campus operations continue to be guided by our commitment to the health and safety of the GW community. 

GW Reinstates Indoor Mask Mandate

Effective Saturday, July 31, until further notice, GW is reinstating its indoor mask requirement in university-owned or -operated facilities.

Campus Access

This fall, most buildings on our campuses will be accessible only by GWorld card.

Health Protocols for Classrooms, Labs, and Office Spaces, and Accommodations for Students

The Provost’s Office is working with our operations staff to ensure a healthy return to campus in the fall.

Updates on Fall 2021 In-Person Instruction for Faculty

Courses will be in person, unless there is a programmatic need for an entire course section to be online.

Updates on Fall 2021 In-Person Instruction for Undergraduate Students

This fall, courses will be in person for undergraduates, and students will be expected to attend in person.

Updates on Fall 2021 Instruction for Graduate and Professional Students

Your school or college will send you more specific information about instructional policies.

Update on the Resource Allocation Committee (RAC)

The Resource Allocation Committee will sunset, effective immediately.

Important Update on Return to Campus Date

We expect all university offices will be open for in-person services by August 16.

Additional Vaccine Information for Students Arriving from Outside of the United States for Fall 2021

GW requires all students who will be in-person during the upcoming 2021-2022 academic year to be fully vaccinated.

Transitioning to On-Campus Fall

We are spending the summer preparing our campus and operations for a comprehensive, in-person living and learning fall experience for our students, faculty, and staff.

GW Faculty Vaccine Requirement

All GW faculty members are required to receive the COVID-19 vaccine.

Update on Campus Facilities, Health and Safety

Our residence halls, classrooms, libraries, offices and other spaces are safe and ready for our community members to occupy.

GW Staff Vaccine Requirement

All GW staff members are required to receive the COVID-19 vaccine.